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Cross Trading

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Cross trading enables entrepreneurs and growing businesses to trade internationally without maintaining inventory. We manage direct shipments between manufacturing and destination countries — a single point of contact for global commerce.

No Inventory Required

Trade internationally from your home or office without ever holding stock. Goods ship directly from manufacturer to buyer.

Reduced Transit Times

Direct country-to-country shipping eliminates unnecessary stops, cutting transit times and lowering overall logistics costs.

Global Market Access

Expand into new markets across the world without the overhead of local warehousing, staffing, or physical presence.

Centralised Documentation

Our team coordinates all bookings, documentation, and compliance across multiple parties — you deal with one contact.

What is Cross Trading?

A cross trade (also called a foreign-to-foreign or triangle shipment) is a shipment organised between two countries — neither of which is the country where the seller is based.

Example: You are a Sri Lankan trader selling Japanese consumer goods that are manufactured in China. Instead of shipping China → Sri Lanka → Japan, we arrange direct China → Japan shipping. You save time, cost, and complexity.

How to Organise a Cross Trade (4 Steps)

  1. Contact us with your goods details, manufacturer location, and buyer details
  2. Receive and approve your cost quote and shipping timeline
  3. CCK coordinates all bookings, freight, and documentation with all parties
  4. Expert oversight ensures full compliance and smooth coordination

Important Considerations

  • Request neutral shipping documents to protect manufacturer identity from your buyer
  • Ensure adequate marine insurance coverage for the cross-trade shipment
  • Leverage applicable free trade agreements between trading countries
  • Three freight forwarding parties are coordinated seamlessly through your single CCK contact

Benefits Over Traditional Trading

  • Lower total logistics cost
  • Faster delivery to end customer
  • No warehousing overheads
  • Reduced working capital requirements
  • Scalable without physical expansion
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is a cross trade shipment?
A cross trade is a shipment between two countries where the organising seller is based in a third country. Goods move directly from the manufacturing country to the buying country, bypassing the seller's home country entirely.
How do I protect my supplier relationship in a cross trade?
We can arrange neutral Bills of Lading and blind shipping documents that conceal the manufacturer's details from your end buyer. This protects your supplier relationships and your competitive advantage.
What insurance do I need for a cross trade?
We recommend comprehensive marine cargo insurance that covers the full door-to-door journey. Since you're coordinating across three countries, adequate coverage protects you from loss or damage at any point in transit.
Can cross trading leverage free trade agreements?
Yes. Depending on the countries involved, free trade agreements (FTAs) may significantly reduce or eliminate import duties. Our team will advise you on applicable FTAs and how to qualify your shipment for preferential tariff rates.

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